Rupert Friend
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Rupert Friend | |
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Born | October 30, 1981 England |
Years active | 2004-present |
Rupert Friend (born 30 October 1981) is an English film actor.
Friend trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. His most famous role is arguably as Mr. Wickham in of the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. He also appeared opposite Johnny Depp in The Libertine, as Billy Downs, a young friend and lover of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, the character played by Depp. Friend is known to have read for the part of James Bond in Casino Royale (2006). More recently, he appeared opposite Dame Joan Plowright in Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont. He was named "outstanding new talent" at the 2005 Satellite Awards.
[edit] Filmography
Year | Film | Role |
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2004 | The Libertine | Downs |
2005 | Pride & Prejudice | Mr Wickham |
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont | Ludovic Meyer | |
2007 | The Moon and the Stars | Renzo Daverio/Spoletta |
The Last Legion | Demetrius | |
Outlaw | Sandy | |
Virgin Territory | Alessandro Felice | |
2008 | Jolene | Coco Leger |
The Young Victoria | Prince Albert | |
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas | Lt Kotler | |
2009 | Cheri | Cheri |